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Péribonka, QC

Quebec

Péribonka is a small town in Quebec with a population of 489. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
489 Population 11/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $43,200 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$460 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $460/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $460
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

How Péribonka Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population489
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$43,200
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty13.2%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$460
Ownership83.3%
Housing Units270
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+14.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Péribonka a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Péribonka receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Péribonka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Péribonka is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Péribonka is $160,000, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 14.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Péribonka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow.

Péribonka has a population of 489 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 42.6 square miles. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.9% female and 53.1% male. The city is predominantly White (95.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1% of residents, while 98% speak Spanish.

Population

489
Total Population
2021 Census
11
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
42.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Péribonka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.0%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.0%

Social Characteristics

Péribonka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Péribonka is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $831, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 15 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 7.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Péribonka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,200
Avg Weekly Wage$831

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)15

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Péribonka is $160,000, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $460 (60% below the national average of $1,163). 83.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 270 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$460
60% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.3%
Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units270

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Péribonka receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Péribonka vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Péribonka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

-0°F Jan (-18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average35.0°F
35% below US avg
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area42.6 sq mi (110.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates48.7668°N, 72.0491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 19, 2022.

Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 137 km
Jan 19, 2022 11 km SSE of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix, Canada M2.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -0°F (-18°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 4°F (-16°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
May 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 2.5 in

Péribonka has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -0°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72% below the national average of 33.7%. 14.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+14.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area42.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Radio Stations near Péribonka

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Péribonka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée amérindien de Mashteuiatsh
Musée Louis Hémon

Libraries in Péribonka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Dolbeau-Mistassini0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0

Gas Stations in Péribonka

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sonic

Ski Resorts Near Péribonka

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Do-Mi-Ski Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Péribonka

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alma AirportYTFMedium Airport
Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien AirportYDOMedium Airport
Roberval AirportYRJMedium Airport

Post Offices in Péribonka

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Péribonka

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Frequently Asked Questions About Péribonka

What is the population of Péribonka?

Péribonka has a population of 489 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 42.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.9% female and 53.1% male.

Is Péribonka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,000 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Péribonka safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Péribonka receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Péribonka?

Péribonka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average -0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Péribonka?

The job market in Péribonka faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $831. There are 15 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 7.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Péribonka?

The median home value in Péribonka is $160,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $460. The homeownership rate is 83.3%.

How are the schools in Péribonka?

9.5% of adults in Péribonka hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 14.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Péribonka?

The average commute in Péribonka is 26 minutes. 82.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Péribonka?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Péribonka is 95.3% White. 1% of residents speak only English at home, while 98% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, QC 1,101 pop · 7.0 mi Pont Rouge, QC 7,518 pop · 8.2 mi Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC 13,718 pop · 11.3 mi Mashteuiatsh, QC 2,010 pop · 15.5 mi Saint-Prime, QC 2,760 pop · 17.8 mi L'Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur, QC 2,079 pop · 18.4 mi Roberval, QC 9,840 pop · 19.2 mi Albanel, QC 2,181 pop · 19.9 mi Saint-Félicien, QC 10,089 pop · 19.9 mi Pointe-du-Lac, QC 7,104 pop · 22.1 mi Normandin, QC 2,991 pop · 22.5 mi Saint-Gédéon, QC 2,177 pop · 22.5 mi Chambord, QC 1,748 pop · 23.0 mi Alma, QC 30,331 pop · 23.6 mi
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